Técnicas para redução de estresse no atendimento clínico de cães e gatos durante consulta veterinária

Autores

  • Débora de Souza Pozzatto Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Jhulya de Andrade Borges Vieira Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Luciano de Paulo Moreira Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Bruno Passagem Ventura Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Isabelly Santos Vale Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Poliana Laviola Pedrosa Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo
  • Karina Preising Aptekmann Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n12a1286.1-9

Palavras-chave:

Estresse, pet friendly, comportamento, atendimento

Resumo

Cães e gatos podem sofrer estresse agudo durante atendimento clínico veterinário. Como consequência, o exame clínico do paciente pode ser prejudicado, e alguns exames complementares podem sofrer influência do estresse e apresentarem alterações, com prejuízo à sua interpretação. Além disso, a geração do estresse pode reduzir a frequência com que os pets são levados à consulta veterinária e a aderência do tutor ao tratamento. Além disso, aumenta o risco de acidentes, como mordidas e arranhões, e o animal é condicionado de forma negativa. Por este motivo é importante conhecer a linguagem corporal de cães e gatos na rotina clínica, saber interpretá-los de acordo com a situação, e saber como agir diante delas. O preparo do ambiente para receber os animais de forma mais amigável também é essencial para reduzir o nível de estresse de cães e gatos em atendimento veterinário. Logo, objetivou-se com este estudo realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre as técnicas para redução do estresse no atendimento clínico de cães e gatos.

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30-12-2022

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Bem-estar e comportamento animal

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Técnicas para redução de estresse no atendimento clínico de cães e gatos durante consulta veterinária. (2022). Pubvet, 16(12), e1286. https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n12a1286.1-9

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